Shimla, February 25 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the Finance Department on Wednesday to clear all pending bills of contractors up to Rs 20 lakh related to various departments, including the Public Works Department and the Jal Shakti Vibhag.
A spokesperson for the Finance Department in a statement issued here said that outstanding payments amounting to approximately Rs 225 crore will be released shortly to various contractors.
He said that the decision has been taken to ease the financial burden on small and medium contractors and to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted execution of ongoing developmental works throughout the state.